Global Accountant - Month-End & Financial Reporting

Zohorecruit; Johor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a hands-on Accountant to manage full-spectrum company-level accounting for assigned entities in Malaysia. Reporting to Group Finance Controller and local Finance Manager, the role supports consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and regional financial reporting with cross-border collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, can work independently, and communicate across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in a mid-tier or Big 4 audit firm is highly required; subsequent in-house commercial accounting experience is highly preferred.
• Proven experience handling management and Group reporting within a multinational corporate structure.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, with a strong preference for Oracle NetSuite experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, coupled with strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills to collaborate effectively across different time zones and countries.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to balance competing priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Demonstrated professional integrity, accountability, and a strong sense of ownership in handling confidential financial data.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the complete month-end closing process for assigned entities, ensuring accurate and timely finalization.
• Prepare and analyze monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts, including detailed reviews of significant movements and variances.
• Execute routine account reconciliations and maintain highly organized supporting documentation.
• Oversee accounts receivable and payable activities, including processing payments, handling invoices, and verifying approval details.
• Support monthly Group consolidation by preparing and submitting necessary financial schedules and data.
• Conduct intercompany reconciliations and proactively follow up on any outstanding differences with relevant entities.
• Ensure all financial information submitted by subsidiaries for Group reporting is fully complete and compliant.
• Assist in generating management reports, financial schedules, and providing ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Act as a liaison with external auditors, supplying all required schedules and information for annual audits.
• Support statutory reporting, corporate tax matters, and other local regulatory compliance requirements.
• Undertake ad-hoc finance-related tasks and support broader corporate projects as directed by management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Cross-cultural communication

Time management

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

Zohorecruit is seeking a hands-on Accountant to manage full-spectrum company-level accounting for assigned entities in Malaysia. Reporting to Group Finance Controller and local Finance Manager, the role supports consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and regional financial reporting with cross-border collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, can work independently, and communicate across time zones.